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Science (Grades 7-12) Certification (Biology B.S.)

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree

Refer to the “Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees ” section of this catalog.

Major in Biology

(Major Code: 446)

University Core Curriculum Requirements (42 hours)

Refer to the “University Core Curriculum ” section of this catalog.

From Mathematics - Code 20 (3 hours)

Life and Physical Sciences - Code 30 (6 hours)

Lab hours will count towards Component Area Option (Code 90).

Component Area Option - Code 90 (6 hours)

  • Lab hours from PHYS 1401  and PHYS 1402  

  • Fourth hour from MATH 2412  (if taken for Code 20), or additional lab hour from Life and Physical Sciences (e.g., CHEM 1411L), or IDS 1071  (1)

Science Requirements

A grade of “C” or better and a 2.75 GPA is required.

Choose one course from two separate areas:

Area One:
Area Two:
Area Three:

Other Degree Requirement (3-4 hours)

Education Requirements (27 hours)

A grade of “C” or better and a 2.75 GPA is required.

Advising Services Degree Checklists and Curriculum Guides

Degree checklists and curriculum guides (suggested course sequences) are available by linking to the Advising Services Degree Checklists webpage.

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